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Device product

RUSCH¿ POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.

Z-1294-2021

February 18, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Event
Event 87370
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
157, 150 units (156,980 units in the US; 170 units OUS)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1294-2021

Official wording

Reason: Teleflex is voluntarily recalling the products referenced above due to customers reporting that the laryngoscope handles develop cracks and/or break at the hinge.

Code information: Model 44401 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662552 Box: 24026704662559 Case: 34026704662556; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20T); Model 44402 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662569 Box: 24026704662566 Case: 34026704662563; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T); Model 44403 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662576 Box: 24026704662573 Case: 34026704662570; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T).

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. The country of Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Teleflex is voluntarily recalling the products referenced above due to customers reporting that the laryngoscope handles develop cracks and/or break at the hinge.